Spanning 366.5 miles from West Wendover to Whitney, this Nevada journey is a straightforward trek across the Mountain West that typically takes about 7 hours and 5 minutes to complete. Given the total duration, it is perfectly feasible as a one-day trip if you are prepared for a full day of travel. You should budget approximately $73 for fuel, though it is wise to keep an eye on local pump prices as you traverse the state. The path utilizes US 93 ALT, Sunnyside Road, and the Great Basin Highway to navigate between the two points. Since the drive is entirely within Nevada, you will stay within the same regional climate and terrain throughout your journey. Whether you are heading south for business or leisure, this route offers a practical, no-nonsense connection across the region.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
183.3 miles from West Wendover, NV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 33m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 93 ALT
118.1 mi
2h 17m
Sunnyside Road
109.4 mi
2h 4m
Great Basin Highway
85 mi
1h 34m
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
23.5 mi
26m
Las Vegas Freeway
13.4 mi
13m
North Lamb Boulevard
8.9 mi
14m
Boulder Highway
2.7 mi
4m
Main Street
1.4 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
US 93 ALT
— 118.1 mi, about 2h 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Wendover, NV and Whitney, NV.
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Start on Wendover Boulevard
1.0 mi·2 min·Wendover Boulevard
2
Turn right onto US 93 ALT
118 mi·2 hr 17 min·US 93 ALT
3
Turn left onto US 50; US 93
0.8 mi·1 min·Great Basin Boulevard
4
Turn right onto US 6
0.5 mi·1 min·Veterans Boulevard
5
Continue on US 6
24 mi·26 min·Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Turn left onto NV 318
11 mi·12 min·Sunnyside Road
7
Continue on NV 318
1.4 mi·1 min·Main Street
8
Continue on NV 318
99 mi·1 hr 52 min·Sunnyside Road
9
Turn right onto US 93
85 mi·1 hr 34 min·Great Basin Highway
10
Take the exit onto US 93
0.4 mi·54 sec·US 93
Toward I 15 South, US 93 South: Las Vegas
11
Merge onto I 15; US 93
13 mi·13 min·Las Vegas Freeway
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi·37 sec
Exit 50Toward Lamb BoulevardUse the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·19 sec
Exit 50Toward Lamb Boulevard SouthUse the left lane.
14
Continue on NV 610
8.9 mi·14 min·North Lamb Boulevard
Use the left lane.
15
Turn left onto NV 582
2.7 mi·4 min·Boulder Highway
Use the left lane.
16
Turn slight left
278 ft·7 sec
Use the left lane.
17
Turn left onto East Tropicana Avenue
0.7 mi·1 min·East Tropicana Avenue
18
Turn right onto Steptoe Street
0.2 mi·27 sec·Steptoe Street
19
Turn left onto Kimberly Avenue
0.1 mi·37 sec·Kimberly Avenue
20
Turn left
69 ft·5 sec
21
Turn right
63 ft·4 sec
22
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
To make the most of your 366.5-mile trip, aim for an early morning departure to ensure you reach your destination before fatigue sets in. You have two planned stops available, so use them strategically to break up the 7-hour and 5-minute drive time. Since the longest stretch covers over 118 miles, verify that your fuel tank is topped off before heading onto US 93 ALT to avoid any unnecessary range anxiety. Flexibility is your biggest advantage here, as the moderate distance allows you to adjust your pace if you encounter unexpected traffic. Always double-check your route map for the transition onto Sunnyside Road, as navigating the shift between regional highways and smaller roads requires a bit more attention than a standard interstate drive.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 183.3 miles from West Wendover, NV, or about 3h 33m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 118.1 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 81 miles or 1h 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 183.3 miles or 3h 33m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 52m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Whitney, NV than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving West Wendover, NV so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from West Wendover, NV
This is one driving day of about 366.5 miles and 7h 5m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 81 miles from West Wendover, NV.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 93 ALT for about 118.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 15
5 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 366.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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1 mi into trip|~2m in|US 93 ALT
Turn right onto US 93 ALT
Navigation decision point
5
339.6 mi into trip|~6h 29m in|US 93
Take the exit onto US 93 toward I 15 South, US 93 South: Las Vegas
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 15 South, US 93 South: Las Vegas
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353.4 mi into trip|~6h 43m in
Take the exit toward Lamb Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 50
Toward Lamb Boulevard
9
353.7 mi into trip|~6h 44m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Lamb Boulevard South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Exit 50
Toward Lamb Boulevard South
5
366.3 mi into trip|~7h 5m in|Kimberly Avenue
Turn left onto Kimberly Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$73.01 one way
$146.02 round trip
$5.06/gal25.4 MPG avg128 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.36
$77.27
$154.54
premium
$5.59
$80.67
$161.35
diesel
$5.61
$80.92
$161.84
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$73
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$98–$123
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 128.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $38 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
110
1
$38.48
$17.59
Efficient EV
91.6
1
$32.07
$14.66
EV Truck/SUV
146.6
1
$51.31
$23.46
Gas CO2
128 kg
EV CO2
43 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
West Wendover, NV
Late night
in West Wendover on Sunday
Local time
3:57 AM
MDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Whitney, NV
Late night
in Whitney on Sunday
Local time
2:57 AM
PDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
1 hour earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
19 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
7h 5m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive features a mixed profile that keeps you engaged as you navigate between highway stretches and secondary roads. While only 36% of the route consists of major highways, you will encounter a significant, uninterrupted 118.1-mile stretch on US 93 ALT that requires steady focus. Expect the road to transition from faster highway segments to more localized paths like Sunnyside Road, which changes the pace of your journey considerably. Because of this variety, you won't experience the monotony of a purely interstate commute. Staying alert during those long, quiet segments is essential, as the road conditions shift as you move further south toward Whitney.
36% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 118.1 mi on US 93 ALT.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near US 93 ALT.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 5m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 15 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (US 93 ALT): Navigation decision point; at 339.6 miles (US 93): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 353.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 5m. Total distance: 366.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 118.1 miles on US 93 ALT. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
It helps. This is a long drive, so arriving tired and in the dark compounds. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Whitney, NV before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 2 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through NV can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (US 93 ALT): Navigation decision point; at 339.6 miles (US 93): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 353.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Not recommended in a single day. At 7.1 hours each way, a round trip means 14.2 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Whitney, NV before the return drive.
